Apple MD031LL/A setup guide About the AirPort Software, AirPort Utility

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Next to the ports is a reset button, which is used for troubleshooting your AirPort Extreme. The status light on the front of the AirPort Extreme shows the current status.

About the AirPort Software

Use the AirPort Utility software and follow the instructions on the following pages to set up your AirPort Extreme and your AirPort wireless network.

Note: You must use AirPort Utility to set up this base station. The simultaneous dual-band AirPort Extreme Base Station is not compatible with previous versions of AirPort software.

AirPort Utility

Use AirPort Utility to set up your AirPort Extreme to create a wireless network, connect to the Internet, and share compatible USB printers and hard disks. You can also connect your AirPort Extreme to an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network.

AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing the Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Stations. Use it to manually adjust network, routing, and security settings and other advanced options.

ZAirPort status menu in the menu bar

Use the AirPort status menu to switch quickly between AirPort networks, monitor the signal quality of the current network, create a computer-to-computer network, and turn AirPort on and off. The status menu is available on computers using Mac OS X.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started Getting Started About the AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the backAbout the AirPort Software AirPort UtilityWhat You Need to Get Started Plugging In AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme Status Light Light Status/descriptionWhat’s Next AirPort Extreme Networks Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service To set it up Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer To print from a computer using Windows To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterTo print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks To set it up Setting Up the Airport Extreme Using AirPort Utility On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or laterCreating a New Wireless Network Configuring and Sharing Internet AccessSetting Up the Airport Extreme Setting Advanced Options To set advanced optionsAllowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network To allow client access to your networkTips and Troubleshooting If You Forgot Your Network or Base Station PasswordTo reset the base station password If You Can’t Connect to the InternetTips and Troubleshooting To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settings If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t RespondingIf Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or laterOn a computer using Windows If Your Printer Isn’t RespondingAirPort Extreme Placement Considerations Updating AirPort SoftwareItems That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpObtaining Warranty Service AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety Guidelines AppendixUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Regulatory Compliance Information Canadian Compliance Statement Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Class B Statement China Battery Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Page Printed